Our forefathers, who established powerful empires, were also the possessors
of great and highly developed civizilations. It is our duty to seek these out,
to study them and make Turks and the world aware of them. M. Kemal ATATÜRK

Baku - AZERBAIJANDate: October 28-31, 2013Presentation:“Non-destructive and Microanalysis Methods for Restoration of Carpets at the Azerbaijan National History Museum,” by Dr.Recep Karadag and Emine Torgan, TCF Cultural Heritage Preservation and Natural Dyes Laboratory-DATU, at the International Conference on Cultural Conservation and Preservation of Monuments of Material Culture.Place: National Museum of History of AzerbaijanInformation: www.azhistorymuseum.az

Manchester, NH - USADate: October 29, 2013Event: "East Meets West: The History, Culture and Geography of Turkey" presentation by New Hampshire teachers who participated in the 2013 TCF Teacher Study Tours to Turkey.Place: New Hampshire Council for Social Studies Annual Conference.Information: www.wacnh.org/calendar?eventId=759995&EventViewMode=EventDetailsThis program is sponsored by TCF and organized as part of the "Spotlight on Turkey" national educational program in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America.

Brookings, SD - USADate: November 5, 2013Event: “Portrait of Turkey” event featuring discussions on Turkey with South Dakota State University professors and teachers who participated in the 2013 TCF Teacher Study Tours.Place: South Dakota Art Museum AuditoriumInformation:http://southdakotaworldaffairscouncil.org/category/events/This program is sponsored by TCF and organized as part of the "Spotlight on Turkey" national educational program in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America.

Bozeman, MT - USADate: November 7, 2013Event: “Portrait of Turkey” public presentation at the Bozeman Public Library by Montana teachers who participated in the 2013 TCF Teacher Study Tours to Turkey.Place: Bozeman Public LibraryInformation:http://www.montanaworldaffairs.org/upcoming-events/This program is sponsored by TCF and organized as part of the "Spotlight on Turkey" national educational program in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America.

Carson, CA - USADate: November 10, 2013Exhibition: Celebrating the Life and Accomplishment of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, ceremony and lecture. Information:http://www.atasc.org/This event is sponsored by a grant from the Turkish Cultural Foundation.

Dallas - USADate: November 15, 2013Event: "Portrait of Turkey" featuring the Vice Consul of the Turkish Consulate General and Dallas area teachers who participated in the 2013 TCF Teacher Study Tours to Turkey.Place: Fort Worth ISD, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISDInformation:http://www.dfwworld.org/page.aspx?pid=1330This program is sponsored by TCF and organized as part of the "Spotlight on Turkey" national educational program in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America.

Edina, MN - USADate: November 18, 2013Event: "Spotlight on Turkey 2013: Meet the Teachers" information panel featuring Minnesota teachers who participated in the TCF Teacher Study Tours to Turkey.Place: Edina Library Community Meeting RoomInformation:http://www.micglobe.org/calendar/index.phpThis program is sponsored by TCF and organized as part of the "Spotlight on Turkey" national educational program in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America.

St. Louis - USADate: November 22-24, 2013Presentation: “International Travel Opportunities for Global Perspectives” by Zeynep Guven, TCF Project Coordinator, at the 93rd Annual Conference of the National Council for the Social Studies.Place: Cervantes Convention Center at America's CenterInformation: http://www.socialstudies.org/conference/sessions/2013/54